Launch It!
This loud and exciting show investigates the propulsive forces and explosions that take rockets into space.
Light and Sound
Studio show
Education activities
A visit to our two exhibition floors can be combined with practical STEM workshops or longer theme days in our classrooms and laboratories. Students can also enjoy entertaining science shows in our Studio and in the 3D Planetarium.
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View our programmes specifically designed for home educators.
Home educator days
How My Body Works
This active show explores the lungs, pump blood with a model heart, and how our bodies know when it's time to use the toilet!
Partially accessible
Studio show
Colourful Chemistry
An illuminating, lab-based insight into the wonderful world of chemistry and some of its real-life applications.
Access considerations
Workshop
Earth, Sun, and Moon
Using our amazing Magic Globe we demonstrate day and night, explore our part of the universe ending with a rocket launch finale!
Light and Sound
Workshop
Climate Changers: The Game
Play our card based team game. Make decisions for your country and see the economical and environmental impacts.
Access considerations
Workshop
Destination Space KS2
What does it take to become an astronaut on the International Space Station? Investigate the challenges of living and working in space.
Partially accessible
Workshop
Little Astronaut 2D
Join our live planetarium presenter on an interactive journey around the solar system for ages 6 and under.
Partially accessible
Planetarium show
Destination Space KS1
Train to live and work in space. Launch a rocket, choose a space suit, and catch a floating poo!
Light and Sound
Workshop
Climate Changers - The Island
Through carnival games, find out about climate change and its impact on an island.
Access considerations
Workshop
Light Fantastic
This highly visual and phenomenon-based show considers what light is, where it comes from and how it travels.
Access considerations
Studio show
Inspire confidence in science
A visit to our two exhibition floors can be combined with practical STEM workshops or longer theme days in our classrooms and fully equipped laboratories, as well as entertaining science shows in our Studio and 3D Planetarium.